Battle War; Magic, Sword and Dragon

Spirit Gears

Everyone has their own potential. Whether it is extraordinary potential, or the potential that is said to be ordinary.

All of that is determined by the talents and efforts of each individual. Then whether that potential brings good luck or bad luck, it all depends on how to use that potential.

But everything has its limits, including in one's potential. The boundary is a wall that must be broken, but it is not as easy to say. In fact most people would rather give up before breaking through the wall in front of them.

They give up not because they find it difficult to do so, but because it is impossible for them to do so.

That is why one who is able to go beyond that limit is a special person, a chosen one among the chosen. Someone who gets an exception.

In the wizarding world, rank was also said to be potential. Having a lower rank means having less potential. They can only do ordinary things.

If so, a person who gained the highest rank, the Paladin was the one who obtained the exception. That is a fact and no one can dispute that.

Then what about a middle rank like the two? Rank C. A rank that is not special, but also not ugly?

Understanding this, both of them also understood the potential they had. When compared to Laila with an S rank or Kuro who had a unique power as a King, both of them did not have a meaning at all.

If so, would they have to quietly accept their fate? To be an ordinary person?

No. gabe. They refuse that.

Although they tried hard, they finally reached the wall that they had difficulty penetrating.

Given their age, there are many things they can do considering they are young. That's what people around them say, but they both know. If they waited for time, they would be left behind by everything.

So what should they do?

They don't know the answer. That's why they ask the right people they can trust. And most importantly know the answer to their question.

"That's easy, you just need to forcefully smash the wall in front of you. Not alone, but with the help of others. In that case, I'm sure you already know who the right person is."

That answer changed everything.

The pairing system is a system in which each student is trained to work together. But in that system, as twins they have an advantage that no other couple has.

Therefore, they changed their training system and how to see the world they had been seeing. Not as individuals, but as two people who become one.

Even though they know how to do it, it's not easy. But they did not give up and were increasingly challenged to do so.

In the end, they could finally reach a new stage and destroy their first wall. As a result they could create a combined Sacred Magic Art that no other pair could.

Unfortunately, that's not enough.

Their Sacred Magic Art did possess a formidable strength, but the opponents they would face later on had even more formidable strength.

As they develop, their opponents also develop. And since it had greater potential, it was no wonder that they were left behind even further without them knowing.

Aware of this, do they have to give up and forget about all their goals?

Again they refuse that.

But they're stuck with the other wall. How did they break through? With that same power and the same way it won't work.

But that's their mistake.

When the person says 'help others', it doesn't mean just one person. But many people, and certainly not just humans.

That answer leads them to something new.

And that is...

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"I'm sorry, but you guys are still too early to enter the same stage as us, Sacred Magic Art "

Laila's devastating attack engulfs everything in a loud explosion and the heat that makes the seasons seem to change. It was the force that hit Alva and Alvi.

It used to be that such an attack would definitely topple the two in such a short period of time, no, if this was not a match, surely both of them would have died out in such an easy manner.

But they are different from the old ones.

They survived.

"Spirit Gear "

"Spirit Gear "

""Don't underestimate us!!!"" Shouted both compactly.

This unexpected incident made the atmosphere even more heated by the increasingly powerful fighting spirit.

Laila was also amazed by what happened to the two.

"Kuros?"

"Well, this must be the first time you've seen a Spirit Gear user. At first glance this was no different from Dragon Gear or Magic Gear users, it was just that their power source was different. But that doesn't mean everyone who makes a contract with Spirit can use it. For them, they could do so because the Spirit they contracted was 2 out of 12 Zodiacs (Spirit of Star). They were not comparable to Lic who was the Spirit of Beginning, but their strength was almost the same as that of the Dragon King. Be careful."

"..."

Laila could not say what after hearing Kuro's long explanation.

He had not expected Spirit to have this kind of ability as well. In that case, would he be able to use a Spirit Gear like them?

Laila immediately shook her head to get rid of the idea. He did make a contract with Lic, but he never considered or would use it as a weapon.

But he had to acknowledge the efforts of those who had managed to make a contract with a high-level Spirit.

"By the way, I just wanted to tell you one thing. You know why Maria is the only witch who can match the Demon King?"

"Don't you tell me that?"

"Not in detail." Kuro smiled widely. "Maria is known as the strongest because she is the only human who can use Divine Dragon Gear, World Spirit Gear and Avatar Magic Gear simultaneously. He was one who managed to use three world powers at once."

"...Kuro, why are you telling me this?"

Laila had no idea what Kuro was thinking. And how did he know that? In history no one even mentioned it.

Is this because Alva and Alvi are using Spirit Gear?

But for some reason when mentioning that, Kuro felt more like it was aimed at him because he could have used those three powers if he wanted to.

"It's not what. I just wanted to tell you."

Laila sighs.

"Don't tell me anything that has nothing to do with fighting. It just upsets my concentration."

"Do you need help?"

"No. It's not just them who have surprises."

Kuro's eye brows rose. She understood what Laila wanted to do if she was pressed into this fight.

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Unlike the Dragon Gear that is in the form of dragon armor (protector), the Spirit Gear is completely shapeless like armor.

The Spirit Gear that Alva and Alvi wear is the embodiment of the union of Spirit with their bodies or also referred to as Spirit Dive (Spirit Union).

Aquarius is a spirit with a mermaid form that is so beautiful with a trident spear in his hand. It was with that spear that he controlled the waves and currents of the sea. Its power is said to be capable of disaster if misused.

Sagittarius is a spirit with a centaur that carries an arrow. Not only known as an archer who never misses the target, his arrows are also a pointer to people who are lost. According to legend, Sagittarius is known as a gentle Spirit, but he is a Spirit who should not be made an enemy. That's because no one can escape the arrows.

As a result of the Spirit Dive, Alva's appearance now changed to having blue hair with a purple luster. Then his clothes turned into a bikini with scarves patterned with scales. His spear changed into a trident spear with several water bubbles surrounding it.

While Alvi changes not only her hair that turns golden blonde with a purple sparkle, her clothes turn into a hunter. Sexy leather clothes with cowboy hat. And although Sagittarius is centaur, it does not mean he has extra legs. Then Alvi's ice arrow turned into an even fiercer arrow with a golden aura it released. Just like Alva, Alvi's bow is surrounded by several whirlwinds.

"Whenever I do this, it's still embarrassing. Especially in front of a lot of people."

"Un.."

Both of them tried to get rid of the shame they felt after changing into such sexy clothes.

Their opponent, Laila was still so calm despite knowing the strength of the two had increased tremendously. This is one proof of how Laila has grown.

"Alvi, we attack without restraint anymore."

"of course. We use that formation, right?"

"Frightly so."

Finished discussing, Alva just stuck his trident spear into the floor. At the same time a magic circle that stretched to cover the battle arena appeared.

""

A large amount of water emerged from the magic circle. The amount of water continued to increase at an incredible speed until it covered the entire arena and engulfed all the participants. Just like the name Magic art, Alva is currently creating a miniature water world.

If he wanted to Alva could make a lake, but it would drain his magic power. Another reason why he didn't do it was because none of that was necessary in this battle.

Alva appeared on the surface of the water like she was footing on land. While Alvi uses a skateboard that he made with ice.

With their strength doing so was easy, but what about their opponents?

As usual their opponents do something that is beyond anyone's expectations. Laila flew with wings made of sword blades. Meanwhile Kuro is still in the water, but he is in a ball like some kind of protector along with their crystal.

Seeing that everything must have thought Kuro was using some kind of magic, but it was wrong. All he did was use his white sword as a shield.

All that Kuro could do was because his sword had sealed darkness power, but in the battle against Maria, that power was unleashed. And although it was sealed back, the power was not sealed completely. Using one of the Authority, Kuro manipulates it into a shield capable of swallowing anything.

Yes, not fending off, but swallowing.

The power of darkness that everyone had never known was currently in his hands. Knowing public opinion, Kuro tried to use that power to a minimum.

(Alright, the main stage is ready. I think the real fight has just begun)

To Kuro, their new strength was staggering. He understood their potential as a twin pair, but that was it. After that their potential will develop further or not depending on their efforts.

Then considering the Spirit match they contracted, this was by no means a coincidence.

In contrast to making a contract with a monster (monster taming), making a contract with Spirit is not an easy matter.

The existence of Spirits could be said to be around human life, but that did not mean they could be felt unless they had a certain power. Spirits are also sensitive to changes in nature, which is why they are easier to find in virgin and well-preserved areas.

But none of that applies to high-level Spirits. Rather than being around life, they lived in a different dimension, Spirit World. To make a contract with a high-level Spirit this required a summoning ritual that was so complicated. And even if it succeeds in performing the ritual, it does not mean that Spirit will answer their call.

Given all that, it was no wonder that the success of the two of them making a contract with the Spirit of Star was both shocking and overwhelming.

(But this is a problem. Their over-increased strength would bring trouble all around)

It's a match. Everything was prepared taking into account the power possessed by the novice magician. That was why the power of the shield protecting the audience was not very strong. It had even cracked before just because of Laila's attack.

- Then what if the three girls used even higher powers?

(I'll intervene if it's too dangerous. I'd better watch first)

Kuro decided what he was going to do. Meanwhile, the real fight had begun.

The Alva controls the water and turns it into a kind of tentacle to capture Laila. Not only that, he also changed some parts into the form of monsters that targeted Laila directly.

"Forward!!"

Fish, birds, dragons and various kinds of water monsters invaded Laila along with the tentacles.

Laila dodged and tried to slash the water with Scarflare, but other than penetrating it did not make a significant impact. The water is also difficult to heat so Laila has no choice but to try to avoid.

But one of the tentacles managed to catch one of his legs. Simultaneously, the other tentacles began to bind Laila and so did the water monster.

"Re;break!"

A loud explosion occurred along with the monsters that became steam. Laila again increased her magic power so that she had enough power to destroy the controlled water.

Then he focused his magic power on the two Scarflare. The two Scarflare turned into a hot fire radiant sword that slashed through the tentacles one by one.

(It's harder than I thought.)

He had sufficient knowledge of spirit as he was curious about Lic. He did not expect that knowledge would be useful at a time like this.

Then from there he knows that what makes Aquarius dangerous is not his spear, but the water wave that he manipulates.

In other words, the whole water was his enemy.

"Don't forget me!!"

"I didn't forget."

The arrow shot towards him. Laila dodged, but the arrow turned and came back to aim for her.

Laila dodged back, but Alvi increased the number of arrows quickly while surfing the waves controlled by Alva.

With the numbers growing and tentacles trying to catch her, Laila chose to hold on. He created Scarflare around him and used it as a protector.

The impact sound of arrows and swords, then the sound of water evaporating by Laila's special Scarflare sounded in the fight.

From the point of view of the audience this was an awesome and at the same time frightening sight, but from the point of view of the three of them, it was a fight that tested who had survived the longest.

"Laila, until when do you hold out?"

"Although you can recharge your magic energy with Re; Break, that doesn't mean your magic energy is infinite." Connect Alvi while removing her arrows.

This was a strategy made to weaken Laila. They realized that Laila's magic energy beyond normal limits was disturbing.

With light attacks in large numbers, this greatly benefited both of them. Then when Laila's magic energy decreases by a lot, the two can attack with a bigger attack.

It's an easy, but effective strategy.

"You're right, I don't have infinite magic energy."

Scarflare's voice that started cracking sounded. They can't hold Alvi's arrow any longer.

"But you're wrong to think all this can beat me!! Re;break!!!"

"!?"

Unexpectedly, Laila used Re; Break again. But not on the Scarflare he just created, but on Scarflare protecting him.

With the defense gone, Alvi's arrows along with the Alva's strange monsters attack the defenseless Laila.

But that's when the unexpected happened.

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A loud explosion destroys the arrow along with the water trying to capture Laila.

"Laila, you're crazy. You know what happens if you use high-level magic at such a distance right?"

"T-of course."

Laila looks like she has a wound. One of his hands was bleeding and had burns. Although their uniform turns an attack into a psychic attack, it has its limits. In this case Laila's attack was too powerful that it exceeded the limits of tolerance.

"But who cares about that. It's just a small wound anyway. This won't happen again."

Laila keeps her distance and re-uses . Not just one time, but many times on the arrows and the water around it.

(Yes my goodness. Indeed Alvi's arrows are inevitable, but they can be destroyed. Careless, but effective way)

Alva doesn't know what to praise or think Laila is stupid, but she realizes Laila has no other choice.

(A little more)

Soon their goal will be achieved. Laila would run out of magic energy that was when they attacked with full force.

But at that moment Alva felt an oddity.

"Alvi, dodge!!"

Without much questioning, Alvi according. Not long after that the ice skatingboard he used suddenly shattered. Then dozens of Scarflare appeared crashing and flew towards them.

"Surprise attack huh?"

"That won't work!!"

The idea of using water depth to hide Scarflare was not a bad idea, but the water was manipulated by Alva. How could Alva not notice.

But that's not the purpose of Laila doing that. All he needed was a diversion for a few seconds.

"It's not a big deal whether you avoid it or not."

""!?""

Both of their eyes widened in surprise. Their eyes seem to lie to them. That is because what they see is beyond human thought.

All of Alvi's arrows silently pegged in place. Then the water that should have continued to attack was completely motionless.

Both of them remembered that Laila could use another Magic arm besides Scarflare, Clocflare. Both swords have the ability to manipulate time.

But that's not what caused everything to stop moving.

From their distance, the two could see that there was some sort of object attached to all of Alvi's arrows. For water, there is a kind of thin net that holds them all together like a container.

"....Shit, don't tell me you've planned all this?"

Alva first noticed it.

Laila smiled as if what she thought was true.

"Sister Alva?"

"Alvi, he used Re; Break not only to increase his strength, but also to spread magic energy throughout this place. And it was with that magic energy that he stopped all our attacks. Tch!! He turns out to be more of a monster than we thought."

Not only upset, Alva also continued to try to control the water that was in Laila's restraint, but it did not work at all. He could still control the unfettered water, however, Laila's restraints quickly spread out.

He has to do something. The water he uses is an important part of their plan.

"You're right, but your thinking is too naive to think I'm just doing that."

"What?"

Laila again summoned dozens of Scarflare, and she just directly used Re; Break on them. But Scarflare did not turn into magic energy, but into small pieces that flew around Laila like an insect.

"Re; Break made me able to absorb magic energy, no, it is more appropriate to restore the magic energy used to create the Magic Arm, but you guys are wrong to think I can only summon Scarflare and Clocflare."

Laila's statement took everyone by surprise, except for one person who knew Laila more than anyone.

"Scarflare is a fragment of Laila's real magic arm. That's right, but it's also wrong. If that was true, was the real Magic Arm Laila a sword? But if it was wrong, why would Laila be able to create various kinds of Magic Arm like Giganflare and Meteor Cannon Blade? And most importantly, was Clocflare an actual Magic Arm Laila, or just a fraction just like Scarflare?"

No one needs to hear Kuro's murmur, but Alva and Alvi understand from the reality they have seen and felt so far after getting to know Laila.

Both of them remembered the words of the person who both referred to as the teacher.

'In the wizarding world, the Paladin rank was indeed said to be the strongest, but there was something more special than the Paladin, which was the S rank. Not only shows strength, but also the potential possessed is so extraordinary and so unique. Then if the Paladin is a fruit, then the S rank is the seed. The seed will grow into something special, even without being fruit.'

At first they were hesitant, but this time the evidence was in front of them.

Thousands of Scarflare shards slowly fused with Laila and formed an armor resembling the Valkryie Gear Charlmilia had in her battle against Maria. His wings also grew to be as large and marvelous as the wings of an iron angel.

Then don't forget a giant sword as big as Laila's body is in his hand.

"This is crazy!"

"W-How does one use Magic Gear without becoming a Master rank?" Added Alvi.

Both were sweating coldly. Laila's magic pressure was so great as if the previous Laila was just a shadow. Even just with his aura alone was enough to make the water evaporate and Alvi's arrow melted.

"I still can't use my real Magic Arm, but I think this is enough."

Laila's pressure was increasing and the entire shield used to protect the audience cracked like glass.

The audience that was originally full of enthusiasm now began to panic like seeing a monster.

"Are you guys still going?"

"Then"

Alvi's answer was stopped by Alva along with the headband.

"No, I think that's enough. I'm not stupid enough to leave my brother in danger if this goes on. W-that's why we chose me."

"Sister Alva...."

Alva did not expect the difference in their strength to go this far, but that was not the only reason why the two could not continue the fight.

Although they can use Spirit Gear, their power is still limited to using it to increase magic power and Magic Arm. They had not even been able to use the Spirit Sacred Art that became the Spirit Gear's ultimate attack.

Both of them could urge Laila, but that was it. It takes more power if you want to win against Laila who grows into a monster just like Kuro.

"Thank God, if you want to continue I will use all my strength to defeat you both. I don't care at all about the ban on destroying the arena hehe.."

Laila gave a small laugh, along with that the armor she was wearing disappeared into particles.

Not only did Laila unleash her power, Alva and Alvi were the same. The water that swallowed the arena also disappeared and left no small amount of damage.

The two sides approached each other.

"Try to hold back. We don't even have such thoughts at all."

"I knew. Not only power, but also you have better control than me. Besides, your cooperation is amazing. Of all my opponents over the years, I can say you're the best."

"Thank you, but that's not enough, is it?"

Alva and Alvi could only smile wryly.

"You're just not enough time. Unlike me, the time used for training is very different."

"Laila, what do you mean by that? Don't tell me you're using dimensional space without my knowledge?"

Laila just stuck out her tongue as if she didn't care.

Kuro could only sigh, but he couldn't do much because it was already over.

"Exercise is good, but don't overdo it."

Laila looked the other way. It seems that the ban is not at all discussed.

Kuro then focuses on Alva and Alvi.

"As Laila said, your rigidness is shocking, it's just that you still can't use your power to the fullest, right?"

"Ahaha..we can't fool you?"

"Un?"

"Spirit Art has a different foundation to train it. If you want I'll tell you, but it doesn't seem like the time to do it."

Kuro's words reminded them that this was the time for the victory celebration, but it seemed that the committee had forgotten to announce in surprise.

But who cares. In this fight, Kuro and Laila are the winners.

Although many think this is anticlimactic, but there are many ways to finish the fight without having to fight.

Alva and Alvi's decision to surrender was an important evaluation. Sometimes you have to know when to give up and keep fighting. This is what makes Alva will be known as a good and wise leader someday.

But that's still the story at another time.

"I also want to be able to use Spirit Art..."

"Is the power you have still not enough?"

Alva, Alvi and Kuro could not help but protest.